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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,008.93, 31,753.02 and 14,944.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,008.93, 31,753.02 and 14,944.57 is: 20,623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,008.93 : 31,753.02 = 14,944.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,008.93/31,753.02 = 14,944.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,008.93x = 31,753.02 × 14,944.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,008.93x = 474,535,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,535,230.10/23,008.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.96

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